Dining

Ten New Casual Lunch Spots

Lunch is more than just a mid-day meal, it’s a sacred time to break away from a mundane day. In need of a time-out from the imminent dull-head? Head to an al fresco lunch. Looking for some inspiration? You might find it in a sandwich. It's time to eat, explore, and eat some more.

New Winter Cocktails

San Diego’s premier mixologists are embracing holiday scents and spices to craft warming spirits strong enough to get us through the season. Expand far beyond your bar routine with new winter cocktails from El Dorado, Alchemy, Burlap, Noble Experiment, Flavor Del Mar and Saltbox, among others. Who’s up for some ultra-sweet Brandy Milk Punch? More seasonal cocktails include The Ugly Sweater, Hibiscus Highlands Eggnog and Gingerbread Martini.

Warm up with one of the best winter cocktails in San Diego.

St. Lucia Sour at Saltbox

Miso Harney for New Sustainable Seafood Menu

We’ve been taught that every small thing we do can cause a major impact on the environment. We know about carpooling, picking up someone else’s trash, and now, we should reconsider sushi consumption.

Yes, what you eat matters, and Harney Sushi is one of the newest restaurants in the country to jump on board with an all-sustainable seafood menu. Located in Old Town and Oceanside, Harney Sushi has publicly committed to cleansing their menu of harmful ingredients that put our ocean in danger. Instead, they’re making seafood that matters, benefiting both the ecosystem and our health.

Celebrate: Christmas Dinner at San Diego Restaurants

Honey-Roasted Ham, Rum-Soaked Pork Chops, Smoked Maine Lobster, Sweet Potato Pie, and bottles of local wine. Now that we have your attention, it’s time to move past the massive turkey still digesting in your system from Thanksgiving and onto the next celebration: Christmas. While some may count gift-giving or movie-marathons as the main activities on this special day, we’ve found that it’s the simple act of eating that truly brings families and friends together.

Movember Cocktails at Saltbox

Although we applaud your bold efforts, mustaches simply aren’t meant for everyone. It’s a sad truth that not every man can grow an epic Tom Selleck-worthy ‘stache, and let’s face it, mini-mustaches that leave you looking like a pubescent 12-year-old boy, or menopausal 50-year-old woman, just aren’t attractive. Thankfully, there are mo’ ways to support the Movember cause this year in San Diego.

Thanksgiving Dinner at San Diego Restaurants

As soon as Halloween parties end and costumes are stored away, local culture is dedicated to all things holidays. First up: Thanksgiving. If you think it’s too early to make arrangements for the biggest feast of the year, think again. Many of the best San Diego restaurants are already debuting their 2011 Thanksgiving brunch and dinner menus, and you’re invited to pull up a chair. I can smell the pumpkin pie already...

UnderBelly Japanese Ramen House Opens in Little Italy

It’s time to lose the fork and finally perfect your chopstick skills in honor of San Diego’s newest dining destination: UnderBelly, opening in Little Italy early November 2011.

Eat: New White Flag Menu Served at Kitchen 1540

Although the picturesque L’Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa epitomizes coastal charm, serenity, and a quaint state of mind, the resident KITCHEN 1540 restaurant operates with an eager and quick energy to produce an innovative, fresh, and food-forward menu for guests continually revisiting to taste what’s next.

Taste: Sabuku Rolls a New Kind of Sushi

Food trends come and go, but sushi is forever. New to the ever-growing San Diego sushi scene is Sabuku Sushi, a Normal Heights restaurant that prefers to push the limits on traditional rolls.

Sweet Spirits: New Gelato Cocktails at Chocolat Cremerie

For creamy Italian gelato served in a charming European café atmosphere, locals trust Chocolat in San Diego. Yes, this bistro and cremerie serves far more than just dessert. But anyone who has tasted this divine treat in Italy knows that when gelato is on the menu, it’s hard to order anything else. And with so many exotic gelato flavors available, it’s practically a well-balanced meal to nosh on wild strawberry for breakfast, basil lemon for lunch and classic dark chocolate for dinner.

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